At a Glance
Violent Crime
178/100K
1,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
51.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bethel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethel a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bethel reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,031/100K.
Education
3.4% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population534
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$16,744
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty51.6%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$308,288
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property1,031/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation554 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethel was built in 1952.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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